ICITAP Export Control and Trade Compliance Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY

• Amentum, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice’s ICITAP program, seeks an
• experienced Export Control and Trade Compliance Advisor to support international
• efforts in building strategic trade control (STC) capacity and compliance
• infrastructure. This role focuses on advising, mentoring, and training partner
• governments and industries on export control systems, regulatory alignment,
• internal compliance programs, and cross-border enforcement mechanisms.

• Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum and should
• not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert guidance on the design and implementation of strategic trade

control frameworks in alignment with multilateral export regimes.

• Conduct legal-regulatory reviews, enforcement capability assessments, and

institutional capacity building in host countries.

• Develop and deliver in-country and remote training on licensing procedures,

catch-all controls, intangible technology transfer (ITT), and dual-use items.

• Collaborate with ministries, customs, industry, and enforcement entities to

promote interagency coordination.

• Draft and implement Internal Compliance Program (ICP) templates and manuals

tailored to national and industry needs.

• Serve as senior liaison and subject matter expert for donor-funded

engagements under EXBS, DOE, and Global Affairs Canada initiatives.

• Support ICITAP missions with public-private outreach efforts, compliance

seminars, and government consultations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 15 years of experience in export control, trade compliance, or

dual-use licensing (government or private sector).

• Proven record of leadership in export compliance advisory roles or government

enforcement capacity.

• Experience working with strategic sectors such as defense, vacuum/coating

technology, nuclear, or high-tech manufacturing.

• In-depth knowledge of international nonproliferation regimes (Wassenaar, NSG,

MTCR, Australia Group) and UNSCR 1540.

• Experience managing or advising national control authorities or trade

compliance departments with >30 staff.

• Strong presentation, project management, and intercultural communication

skills.

• Fluent in English (C1+); additional language skills (German, French, or

regional languages) preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Legal or policy advisory background with direct contributions to STC

legislation or compliance frameworks.

• Experience conducting Red Team or risk-based assessments in aviation,

nuclear, or electronics supply chains.

• History of representing national or industry stakeholders in multilateral

export control forums.

• Prior fieldwork under EXBS, UNODA, EU CBRN CoE, or similar international

cooperation mechanisms.

• Authorship of export control guidance, tools, or handbooks adopted by

international actors.